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See how verdicts work2-bedroom semi-detached house · CM22 6GW
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About
Jukes Estate Agents are delighted to offer for sale this very well-presented two-bedroom house in this popular area of Elsenham, built in 2017.
This is for a 40% share, with a rental amount of £530 per month.
The property is in immaculate condition throughout, and the owner has moved in with his partner elsewhere, so he no longer lives here full-time.
When you come into the property, unlike many new builds, this one is very spacious, open plan downstairs with a modern kitchen and downstairs WC, upstairs you have two very good-sized double bedrooms and a modern family bathroom.
The property comes with 2 allocated parking spaces at the side of the house, and there is a really good-sized private garden at the rear.
Close to local shops, good schools and Stansted Airport this is really the perfect starter home. Living in Elsenham (CM22) offers a blend of village charm and convenient access to modern amenities.
The village has a warm, close-knit community atmosphere with a number of local events, sports clubs, and social groups that make it easy to get involved and feel at home.
Its countryside setting provides beautiful walks, green spaces, and a sense of peace that's hard to find in busier areas, yet it's still very well connected - the local train station offers direct services to London Liverpool Street and Cambridge, making it ideal for commuters.
Elsenham has a good primary school that's well-regarded locally, along with nurseries and nearby secondary schools that perform well, making it a strong choice for families.
The village itself has essential amenities such as a shop, pub, post office, and café, while larger supermarkets and retail options are only a short drive away in Bishop's Stortford.
Stansted Airport is also just a few miles away, which is convenient for travel but far enough that aircraft noise isn't a major issue for most residents.
Overall, Elsenham combines rural tranquillity with practical accessibility, offering a pleasant quality of life for those who value community, green surroundings, and easy transport links .Property values are relatively high.
For example, the average house price in the area is often well above what you'd find further away from transport links or services. Crime rates are low. It seems safer than many comparable areas.
Local amenities are quite good for a village-area: there's a primary school nearby, a GP branch (Peacock Surgery), local shops, a post office. You get many essentials without having to drive far.
Transport is a strong plus. The Elsenham train station is very close and offers good links (for commuting, etc.). It's also quite handy for access to major roads, and Stansted Airport is not far.
Council tax for many properties is moderate to upper-moderate depending on the band (C, D, E, F). So you do pay for the quality/location.
Demographically, the area tends to skew toward families, professionals, people in managerial and administrative roles. It's not super densely urban, so more space, more quiet.
Council Tax Band: C Tenure: Leasehold (100 years) Shared Ownership: 40% being sold, £550 per month rental payments Lounge 4.8m x 3.2m Carpet, windows to the front aspect, built-in cupboard, fitted blinds, open plan with kitchen, extra-wide stairs Kitchen 3.7m x 3.1m laminate flooring, windows to rear aspect, integrated dishwasher, fridge freezer, fitted blinds, gas hob, electric oven Please note Combi boiler Garden Patio area, lawn, shed, side access Outside Area 2 off-street parking spaces Master bedroom 4.1m x 3.7m Carpet, two windows to the front aspect, built-in cupboard Bedroom 2 3.6m x 4.2m Carpet, two windows to the rear aspect, fitted blinds, loft hatch, built-in cupboard Bathroom 2.1m x 2.2m Laminate flooring, tiled, WC, sink with storage, mirror on the wall
Value & comps
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